Intravenous dexamethasone for the treatment of Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease
Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD) is a self-limiting disease of unknown etiology. The diagnosis of KFD is challenging as it shares a resemblance with many viral, autoimmune, and neoplastic diseases. KFD generally presents with histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis involving multiple cervical lymph node...
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications,
2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Kikuchi-Fujimoto disease (KFD) is a self-limiting disease of unknown etiology. The diagnosis of KFD is challenging as it shares a resemblance with many viral, autoimmune, and neoplastic diseases. KFD generally presents with histiocytic necrotizing lymphadenitis involving multiple cervical lymph nodes. The authors present a rare case report of a recurrent case of KFD in a 49-year-old female patient. Intravenous dexamethasone, hydroxychloroquine, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs were used for controlling the initial symptoms, and later, oral methylprednisolone was used as a maintenance therapy. Intravenous dexamethasone proved to be an effective drug in the treatment of KFD as it helps in faster recovery. |
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| Item Description: | 2249-4987 2394-2541 10.4103/jorr.jorr_46_22 |